Northwest Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach
Popular places to visit
Okaloosa Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Okaloosa Island Beach during your trip to Fort Walton Beach? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
After visiting Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center during your trip to Fort Walton Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Okaloosa Island Pier
Okaloosa Island Pier is just one of the places to see in Fort Walton Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park during your visit to Fort Walton Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its seafood restaurants.
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
You can take time to visit Wild Willy's Adventure Zone during your travels to Fort Walton Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Northwest
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"The place is nice and lots to do. I kind of expected a little more of a classy experience with the price we paid to stay there. We enjoyed it though. We’ve stayed at other places in FL around the same costs but felt like the other properties were better and we felt catered to more. A few negatives ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
"Its crazy to have the staff use the same elevator as the guests. Especially in the morning, when guests are checking out, going to breakfast, and u have cleaning crews with big carts trying to use the same elevator. Have them come in earlier or later after beast checkout time. It was crazy this morning ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"The staff at the front desk was NOT friendly or accommodating but the cleaning staff were very nice and friendly. There were two laundry rooms in my building and BOTH were out of service. We had to walk two buildings over. We had the give view suite so we had a lotWe stayed 4 nights and the suite ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Village Inn Destin
"The rooms were clean. Quiet area and very close to amenities and the beach."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"Great"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"Close walk to the beach. Ni View …..road in the front and back of strip mall to the rear No breakfast"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest
South Bayou
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Bayou and surrounding area, you can visit Emerald Coast Science Center and Miracle Strip.
Oakland
While visiting Oakland, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center and Preston Hood Athletic Complex.
Seabreeze
While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Miracle Strip.
Cinco Bayou
Travellers like the shopping in Cinco Bayou, and Beltway Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Indian Temple Mound Museum and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Garniers Beach
While Garniers Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Indian Temple Mound Museum and Okaloosa Island Beach.
